Royals Did Kate Middleton Just Drop a Major Hint That She's Ready for Baby No. 4? The royal mom of three admitted she's feeling "broody" By Erin Hill Erin Hill Erin Hill is the Senior Editor, Royals at PEOPLE. She has reported on Royals for the brand since 2015. Erin previously worked at PARADE Magazine and The Knot. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 28, 2019 10:41AM EST Kate Middleton has baby fever! The royal mom of three, 37, admitted she’s feeling “broody” as she met an adorable 5-month-old baby during her and Prince William’s tour in Northern Ireland on Thursday. Kate couldn’t resist going up to little James Barr, telling his dad, Alan Barr: “He’s gorgeous. It makes me feel broody.” She then greeted baby James, telling him: “You’re a very sweet little boy.” Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Alan boldly asked Kate: “Baby number four?” Kate replied with a laugh: “I think William would be a little worried.” Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! PA Images/Sipa William and Kate left their three kids, Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 10 months, back home in London while they took on a two-day tour in Northern Ireland. Watch Kate Middleton and Prince William Serve Up Beers Behind the Bar at Belfast Music Hall Play Video And her kids weren’t far from her mind as she greeted well-wishers in Ballymena who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the couple. She told one little girl in a pink coat: “I love your cool coat. Charlotte loves pink.” During a friendly soccer match with school kids on Wednesday, Kate hilariously revealed that her son George thinks her soccer skills are “rubbish.” Kate Middleton. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty William also had a sweet moment with a group of kids who were “hatching” dinosaur eggs at Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start — an organization that supports children’s physical and cognitive skill development. The royal family is about to add one more little one to their brood. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child in April. Of the newest addition to their growing family, Kate previously said: “It’s such a special time to have little kiddies. And a cousin for George and Charlotte, as well, and Louis. It’ll be really special.”